Key Points
- Arimoro demands a public apology and N100 million compensation. He says the alleged incident harmed his dignity and earnings.
- Ovire denies the claims and calls his story false. Her team says he behaved aggressively on the set.
- Arimoro gave a lawyer letter demanding action within seven days. He warned he would file suit if she fails to comply.
Taye Arimoro (Taye Arimoro) makes formal demands
Taye Arimoro (Taye Arimoro) has formally demanded N100 million and a public apology. He says the payment and apology respond to an alleged on-set assault.
Arimoro posted a lawyer letter online describing the alleged incident. He says Peggy Ovire blocked his car and forced more filming. Read more about the Lagos film set incident that happened on November 11.
What Arimoro says happened
Arimoro says he tried to leave after his scheduled call time ended. He says Ovire and her team detained him and harmed his person.
His lawyers called the actions unlawful degrading and a breach of rights. They listed dignity personal liberty and freedom of movement as violated.
Legal demand details
His lawyers gave Ovire seven days to comply with the demands. They asked for a permanent apology post on her verified Instagram account.
They also demanded N100 million to cover emotional harm and losses. The letter described the alleged actions as unlawful degrading and harmful.
It warned that legal proceedings would follow if she fails to respond. The letter said Arimoro suffered emotional distress psychological trauma and financial loss.
Ovire’s response
Peggy Ovire denies the allegations and says Arimoro became aggressive. Her team alleges he attacked the production manager before the dispute began.
The actress has not posted a public apology or offered damages yet. Read the full production response and denial on ValidUpdates for more context.
What happens next
If Ovire fails the lawyer demand Arimoro may file a civil suit. Court action could seek damages and a formal finding on the facts.
Neither side has provided police reports or independent witness statements publicly yet. ValidUpdates will monitor filings and public posts for verified updates
